A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8307922 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 82930515 epoch_slot_no: 245715 block_no: 8307745 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 88815 time: 2023-01-23 18:00:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b494d65bdb3323bc1da215b4c65702caac4edfbdd31ee9b19811bfcfa0c4debBlock Operator
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